4-H Meet the Plants
4-H Clover
Adams County Cooperative Extension 4-H youth education program is to provide stimulating hands-on activities that will enhance learning in the classroom. The "4-H Meet The Plants" project will enable youth to apply basic principles of mathematics, science, English, and health through a "learn by doing" experience.
The objectives of the program are to teach students:
- to identify parts of a seed and explain their functions
- to identify the parts and functions of grass
- to learn how to make observations and record them
- to observe and learn about the growth of seeds into plants
- to observe the interaction of environmental factors on plant development
- to provide correct care of hairy pets
- to develop a greater appreciation for plants
- to learn how to make compost and its uses
- to identify parts of a flower and explain their functions
- to learn about the opportunities available in 4-H
